Day: December 6, 2020

Urban Explorers Discover A Treasure Trove Of Soviet Computing Power

“The building did not stand out. Unremarkable industrial building, which was built in hundreds of Soviet cities,” explains a web site called Russian Urban Exploration. Hackaday describes what happened next: It’s probably a dream most of us share, to stumble upon a dusty hall full of fascinating abandoned tech frozen in time as though its…


Ground Off Part Number Leads To Chip Detective Work

Sometimes when a piece of electronics lands on the bench, you find that its chips have their markings sanded off. The manufacturer is trying to make the task of the reverse engineer less easy, thus protecting their market. [Maurizio Butti] found an unexpected one in an electronic switch designed for remote control systems, it had…


NFL streaming: Best ways to watch and stream 2020 Week 13 live without cable – CNET

Cord-cutters can stream games live from CBS, Fox, NBC and NFL RedZone. Here’s how. …read more Source:: CNet


Stop buying breakable phones. Rugged phones aren’t dorky anymore – CNET

Phones that are rugged and waterproof — even without a case — should be the new normal. …read more Source:: CNet


Best TV streaming service for cord cutters: YouTube TV, Sling TV, Hulu and more compared – CNET

If you’re looking to save money on your cable bill but want to keep live channels, these are the best live TV streaming alternatives. …read more Source:: CNet


Fitbit OS 5.1 update: All the new features coming to the Sense and Versa 3 – CNET

The latest software update brings Google Assistant support to Fitbit’s newest smartwatches along with text dictation and the ability to answer calls. …read more Source:: CNet


iPhone 12 Mini drop test: Ceramic Shield rose to the challenge – CNET

We went to extreme heights to test out the ceramic shield screen on the iPhone 12 Mini and it didn’t disappoint. …read more Source:: CNet


Is the iPhone 12 waterproof? We took it for a swim to test its water resistance – CNET

Apple’s iPhone 12 put up a good fight after being submerged in the chilly waters of Lake Tahoe. …read more Source:: CNet


iPhone 12 vs. Pro and Pro Max: The features that might convince you to go Pro – CNET

Do you really the “Pro” model or is the regular iPhone 12 enough? …read more Source:: CNet


Standard Chartered opens Singapore lab to arm employees with digital skillsets

New training lab is a followup of the British bank’s SG$5 million ($3.74 million) investment to boost the skillsets of its 8,000-strong local workforce, focusing on digital skillsets such as data analytics, blockchain, and artificial intelligence. …read more Source:: ZDNet